Tucker Torpedo

[Tuckerfan1053]

Is that model still around?... Would love to see it.
I thought I read that a Tucker family built one out of a Buick Rivera?
Was just wanting to put that rumor to rest or see if any other images
where out there.
Thanks for the reply.

Here's a pic of the model, curtesy Tatra Man.

[Preston]

Wow... finally some great images and replies!
Thank you all so much for sharing the stories and images....
This is how this site should aways work...everybody coming together
and sharing the knowledge to keep this Car memory going.......

Thanks.....

[Preston]

So if that plaster scaled model was never finished
What did they use in the ads?.... Was there another model
or was that an airbrush illustration superimposed into the photo.
Could you PM me some more images of that model please
would love to try and to build that (I'm an graphic artist by trade
so I know I could do it) unlike trying to bang out a real one out
of a '42 Olds.

Preston

[Tatra Man]

Hello "Preston",

There was only one clay model originally sculpted by Lawson for the project. It is not known if more than one plaster model was constructed, although only one is known to exist.

As far as the published photographs, they were "photomonoliths". This is the process where you take two objects of different scales and put them together. The model was used for the photos. I do not know if it was the clay or the plaster that was photographed. But the model was definately used. After trimming the model photos around the edge, It was then transposed on some background photos that Lawson had in his files.

The resulting photo collage was then airbrushed so that the model would posess the natural reflections of the background it was placed in. This work was done by an advertising agency in Detroit, not by George Lawson himself. And having studied the model quite a bit, the model and the photo collages are different in shape. I think this is a result of Lawson not doing the final work.

Somewhere I have more professional shots of the model, as well as some amateur ones. A couple of years ago I had the model digitally scanned by a firm in Detroit. The plan was to computer render the model so that people would have a better idea of what it would have looked like. I also wanted to make a few spare models - one for myself, and one for the Tucker Club. It has been a while since I have been in contact with the man who scanned it for me. He has all the data. I need to get with him and try and do this if possible.

If you want me to send you some shots, you will have to email me your address. I don't know how to attach them to the private mail feature.

[jackson]

Hey you tucker enthusiasts.

im doing a history report on preston tucker and is cars.

could anyone with any info or extra tips about his cars/life pleeeesssee tell me

thank you so much

maniackrider@hotmail.com

[Preston]

JACKSON...
LOOK UNDER TUCKER HISTORY TOPIC... THEN UNDER WHO KILLED TUCKER... THERE'S A LINK THAT HAS TONS OF INFORMATION.
Just search through the topics....... You'll find all the info you need and good luck.

[TuckerGuy]

Hi Tatra Man.. I was wondering if you have found or had time to load up a few more pics of your Torpedo model by Mr. Lawson. i would love to see it from a few more angles.. if you do decide to make more models, count me in, i would love to have one.
thanks
Rob Ida